Tina Dorr

Tina Dorr is a highly experienced intellectual property (IP) attorney known for crafting strategic legal solutions to protect innovations and trade secrets. She advises clients across various industries, ensuring their IP assets align with their business goals. Her expertise spans biotechnology, life sciences, nanotechnology, and technology transactions. With a deep understanding of complex scientific and legal principles, she helps businesses secure patents, protect trademarks, and defend their competitive edge in local and international markets.

Dorr holds a J.D., cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law (2015), a Ph.D. in chemistry and biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology (2012), and a B.S. in biology, summa cum laude from the University of Georgia (2004). Her strong scientific background allows her to bridge the gap between technical innovation and legal protection, making her a trusted advisor for scientists, engineers, and business leaders.

Throughout her career, Tina Dorr has played a key role in securing and defending patents for cutting-edge technologies. She has worked with emerging companies, venture capital firms, and established corporations, ensuring their intellectual property remains a valuable asset. She also provides strategic counseling on licensing agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and trade secret protections. Her work has helped clients expand their market presence, increase profitability, and mitigate legal risks.

Dorr has held multiple leadership positions in professional organizations, including the Intellectual Property Owners Association, the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Her involvement in these groups highlights her commitment to advancing IP law and supporting diverse legal professionals.

Recognized for her excellence, Tina Dorr has been featured in The Best Lawyers in America (2025), Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024-2025), and World IP Review Elite Leader (2022). With her strong legal acumen and technical expertise, Dorr continues to help businesses safeguard their innovations and maximize their intellectual property value.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
• Vice Chair, Intellectual Property Owner’s Association
• Immediate-past president, Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia Institute of Technology
  Ph.D in Chemistry and Biochemistry
• University of Georgia
  BS in Biology with Summa Cum Laude

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